Film.Music.Media

James Allen Roberson | Composer: Heart Of A Champion

Composer James Allen Roberson takes some time to talk about his career and his new score to the heartwarming family film Heart Of A Champion.
 
We chat about James's path to becoming a composer, and how he started working as an assistant and additional composer for Rupert Gregson-Williams. James explains what he learned working for Rupert, and how it helped prep him for his own career.
 
We dive in and talk about his newest score to Heart Of A Champion, and how James approached the score to balance the tone and emotions of the narrative. We also talk about his score to the animated series, Spirit Riding Free and how he tackled an animated series across four seasons.
 
James's passion and versatility as a storyteller has made him one of the most prominent voices working today and it was a real pleasure to catch up with him!
 
A Film.Music.Media Production | Produced & Presented by Kaya Savas

EmmoLei Sankofa | Composer: Three Ways

EmmoLei Sankofa has been paving her own path and establishing her amazing sound as a storyteller through her scores for projects like Step Up: High Water, Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, and her recent score to the feature Three Ways, which is now streaming on Hulu.
 
In this extensive chat we cover a wide array of topics covering not only EmmoLei's methods and approach to scoring, but also navigating the business, working with filmmakers, tackling different genres, adapting to change and so much more!
 
We also look at how EmmoLei is re-defining how a composer is part of the creative team, and why she loves to go the extra mile to collaborate beyond the score. She serves as Executive Producer on Three Ways as well, and we discuss how that happened.
 
EmmoLei also talks about her unique approach of using Morse code to come up with themes and melodies in her scores. Something that she's been utilizing since early on in her career, and one of the most interesting ways of crafting narrative structure.
 
EmmoLei's passion and versatility has made her a premiere voice in the industry, and she's doing so by staying away from the conventional career routes to discover how artists can truly make a living and still be fulfilled by their work in this industry.
 
A Film.Music.Media Production | Produced & Presented by Kaya Savas

Tim Wynn | Co-Composer Marvel’s Midnight Suns

Composer Tim Wynn's versatility as a storyteller can be seen and heard in his scores across film, television and video games. His work on movies like Freaks and The Legend of La Llorona to series like Disney's MECH-X4 and Supernatural showcase his passion for variety and exploring as many genres as possible.
 
Tim returns as a guest to discuss his newest score to the hit video game Marvel's Midnight Suns, which he co-scored with Phill Boucher. We take a dive into how he approached scoring the game and exploring the world of Marvel through music. We talk how different genres of games require different types of scores, and how the process has evolved over the years.
 
We also chat about other topics like changes happening in the industry, his general approach, a little refresh on his background and path to composing, and much more!
 
A Film.Music.Media Production | Produced & Presented by Kaya Savas
 
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Post Production All Stars | 3rd Annual F.M.M Symposium

The 3rd Annual Film.Music.Media Symposium concludes with “Post Production All Stars"!
 
Music is just one piece of the puzzle, hear from other professionals who work in post production alongside the composer and the score to see how music and sound is part of their workflows.
 
Featuring Forest Christenson (Additional Composer/Score Mixer, Hunters), Jemma Burns (Music Supervisor, Heartbreak High | Okja), Nathan Ruyle (Sound Designer, Joyland | The Voyeurs) and Yvette M. Amirian, ACE (Editor, The Integrity of Joseph Chambers)
 
An Impact 24 PR & Film.Music.Media Production | Presented By Kaya Savas

Dynamic Dramas And Compelling Characters | 3rd Annual F.M.M Symposium

The 3rd Annual Film.Music.Media Symposium continues with “Dynamic Dramas And Compelling Characters"!
This panel takes a look at scoring for characters and dramatic arcs as well as building out thematic structure!
Featuring Alexandra Petkovski [p/k/a FJØRA] (Better At Texting), Dan Light (Johanna Enlists), EmmoLei Sankofa (Three Ways) and Juan Carlos Enriquez ('Til Jail Do Us Part).
An Impact 24 PR & Film.Music.Media Production | Presented By Kaya Savas

Auteurs & Comedy | 3rd Annual F.M.M Symposium

The 3rd Annual Film.Music.Media Symposium continues with “Auteurs & Comedy”!
This panel takes a look at approaching scoring for comedies as well as sub genres. From finding the right tone, creating pacing, what comedic beats to hit or not hit, and more!
Featuring Adam Blau (Dead To Me), Kara Talve (The Simpsons), Matt Novak (Miracle Workers: End Times) and Peter Chapman (Wynonna Earp).
An Impact 24 PR & Film.Music.Media Production | Presented By Kaya Savas

All About Animation | 3rd Annual F.M.M Symposium

The 3rd Annual Film.Music.Media Symposium continues with “All About Animation”!
It’s animation time! Let’s talk about the wonderful medium of animation and how composers approach scoring animation across all genres!
Featuring Esin Aydingoz (Princess Power, Black Barbie), Fabrizio Mancinelli (Mushka), Jared Faber (Teen Titans Go! To The Movies), Matthew Tishler (Fancy Nancy).
An Impact 24 PR & Film.Music.Media Production | Presented By Kaya Savas

Composing For The Good, The Bad, And The Scary | 3rd Annual F.M.M Symposium

The 3rd Annual Film.Music.Media Symposium continues with “Composing For The Good, The Bad, And The Scary”!
Tune in to hear us talk about establishing an atmosphere through music in tense and dynamic scenes!
Featuring Andrew Morgan Smith (The Old Way), Janal Bechthold (Marlene), Johannes Ringen (Troll) and Lindsay Jones (Marvel's Wastelanders)!
An Impact 24 PR & Film.Music.Media Production | Presented By Kaya Savas

One-On-One: Matt Bowen | 3rd Annual F.M.M Symposium

The 3rd Annual Film.Music.Media Symposium continues with a one-on-one conversation with composer Matt Bowen!
Go behind the scenes with Matt’s scores for The Binge, It’s A Wonderful Binge, The Boys and more!
An Impact 24 PR & Film.Music.Media Production | Presented By Kaya Savas

One-On-One: Mark Leggett | 3rd Annual F.M.M Symposium

The 3rd Annual Film.Music.Media Symposium kicks off with a one-on-one conversation with composer Mark Leggett!
Go behind the scenes with Mark’s scores for My Name Is Earl, Doctor Who Am I, Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas, Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings and much more!
An Impact 24 PR & Film.Music.Media Production | Presented By Kaya Savas